Inside The New York Botanical Garden
Holiday Train Show
Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 14 2011, by Matt Newman
Hopping a train in New York City is one of the most memorable rites of passage there is, though it can be a bit intimidating to greenhorns and tourists. And trust me–I can vouch for this. Having only been here for a few months now, I’m still not jaded enough to wedge myself into the crush of commuters on the Times Square shuttle without a little caution or uncertainty. But on the other hand, I can’t help being taken with the serpentine tracks and train cars that make the NYC transit system one of the best (and biggest, and busiest) in the world. Metro-North, the LIRR, even the subway–there’s a charm to their permanence.
There’s now a 20-year history behind the models at the NYBG’s Holiday Train Show, something that scales to the reality just as well as our replicas do to the real McCoy.
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 14 2011, by Matt Newman
“Our club was so inspired that we started our own building project here in Connecticut.”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 13 2011, by Matt Newman
Last week’s Shopping and Champagne was the kind of evening you always hope to enjoy in New York! I decided to head over to the Shop in the Garden a few minutes early to see how things were panning out for the organizers before the guests arrived. I passed a few families on the way, just come from the Conservatory, the kids bouncing around and the parents pushing strollers toward the gate; everyone seemed to be in an upbeat mood after seeing the Holiday Train Show.
The chill in the air made for the kind of stillness that pairs so well with holiday lights, which you’ll find dotted all around our Visitor Center (you can’t possibly miss the sparkling conifer display). Then six o’clock rolled in and brought with it a new crowd.
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 13 2011, by Matt Newman
“He turned to me with a huge smile on his face and said, ‘Grandma, trains fire me up!'”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 12 2011, by Matt Newman
“They were in heaven! It was a wonderful day!”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 11 2011, by Matt Newman
“When Zachary was three years old, he took his baby sister to the Train Show for the very first time.”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 10 2011, by Matt Newman
“As we continued our walk around the Garden it began to snow, and the grounds became a magical winter wonderland covered in a dusting of powder.”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Posted in Around the Garden, Holiday Train Show on December 9 2011, by Matt Newman
The weekend is just about here! I’m sure you’ve been anxious to see those words over the last couple of days (or the entire week). But if you don’t have any Saturday or Sunday plans just yet, might I make a suggestion? The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show is approaching peak weeks, and now is the best time to get in before the rest of the city realizes what it’s missing! It’s about to get busy here at the NYBG.
Our Saturday and Sunday events offer plenty of seasonal entertainment, but we’ll also be hosting several fun outdoor and educational activities to make your trip even more worthwhile. That’s why this weekend is the perfect time to hop a Metro-North train to the Bronx and drop by our 250-acre stretch of beauty. Prep your itinerary, because there’s quite a bit to do!
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Posted in Around the Garden, Holiday Train Show on December 9 2011, by Matt Newman
You want to pay a visit to this year’s Holiday Train Show, but you’re not sure when you should stop by. We understand the dilemma! Seasonal events are popping up all over the city, and as we hurry toward the December holidays, more and more people are venturing out to see the sights and take in the lights. It seems like everyone is on the same schedule! And sooner or later, you find yourself stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on a Saturday night, wondering if you’ve actually been sucked back into the weekday commute. It can be hectic. But there’s a way to avoid the hassle.
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Posted in Holiday Train Show on December 9 2011, by Matt Newman
“Well, needless to say, my kids were mortified as my husband and I got into the act, interacting with the show whenever the audience was prompted.”
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From now until December 17, our visitors will be sharing their fondest memories from 20 years of the Holiday Train Show–some of them touching, some comical, and every one of them cherished. Come back to Plant Talk each day for a new story, which you can see after the jump along with a feature on one of the many replica New York City landmarks on display in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory–the Guggenheim Museum, Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building and more.
As a bonus, read on to find out how you can win a Family Four-Pack of Holiday Train Show tickets for yourself!
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Hopping a train in New York City is one of the most memorable rites of passage there is, though it can be a bit intimidating to greenhorns and tourists. And trust me–I can vouch for this. Having only been here for a few months now, I’m still not jaded enough to wedge myself into the crush of commuters on the Times Square shuttle without a little caution or uncertainty. But on the other hand, I can’t help being taken with the serpentine tracks and train cars that make the NYC transit system one of the best (and biggest, and busiest) in the world. Metro-North, the LIRR, even the subway–there’s a charm to their permanence.
